Chapoutier - Ermitage - Le Méal - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

Pure Marsanne, the 2020 white Ermitage Le Méal is made from vines that are over 50 years old and still yield a confidential production. It is a parcel selection from the eponymous hillside on very old alluvial soils covered with pebbles, vinified partly in wood in large containers. Without doubt the most complex of all the lieux-dits, a monster of richness and finesse combined, very intense, it delivers the quintessence of the great whites of the Rhone Valley; a wine of high gastronomy marked by yellow fruits and a long finish on zest. Rated 96/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, whole grapes pressed, vinification 50% in new demi-muids and 50% in vats, aged 100% in barrels with stirring between 10 and 12 months.

Organic and Biodynamic wine, certified by Demeter.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Fresh, carried by aromas of yellow fruits and lemon notes.

Palate:

Just like the nose, this wine delivers a fresh and fruity juice, with a rich and complex structure and an intense and persistent finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Scallops on a bed of leeks, veal kidneys, poached poultry with cream.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040.

A true legend of the Rhône Valley, Michel Chapoutier showcases an extraordinary portfolio of prestigious wines. Celebrated worldwide for his innovative embrace of biodynamic viticulture and his instinctive winemaking style, he is renowned for crafting wines that capture the essence of their terroirs with remarkable precision and consistency.

His expertise reaches its peak on the legendary terroir of Ermitage, where he produces exceptional single-vineyard cuvées. Biodynamically farmed and carefully crafted, these wines balance power and finesse, offering layers of complexity and exceptional aging potential that highlight the unique character of this iconic appellation.